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Leaf Galls

Photo by LuisStevens
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Description:

I have always seen this spikes in some leaves, especially in leaves of the avocado tree. Not idea of what it is. I put it under plants but I´m shure it is somthing else. In the second pic the spikes are in an green leave. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/stateline/000525.html

Notes:

Now thanks to martinl I know
"Most galls are produced by specialized hemipterans (sucking bugs) that irritate the tissue to stimulate this extra growth. These galls contain a tiny bug similar to this big one. "http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/819... and this one http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/792...

Reference Links:

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/stateline/000525.html

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Comments (8)
LuisStevens
Hi Martinl, I have another spotting, could you please take a look to see if you know what it is ? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10799374
Scott Frazier
You could then classify this as an Arthropod spotting I think.
LuisStevens
Thank you martinl, You have solved the mystery for me.
MartinL
Most galls are produced by specialized hemipterans (sucking bugs) that irritate the tissue to stimulate this extra growth. These galls contain a tiny bug similar to this big one. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8190927 and this one http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7929533

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